Central Machinery (Harbor Freight) · Updated August 2026
Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869): price & specs
Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869). Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: harborfreight.com verified STALE · 2026-08-01 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) is listed at $249.99 on harborfreight.com as of 2026-08-31, #2 cheapest of 12 dust collectors (median $796); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Platinum Deskmark — 82/100 pay-blind standing, #1 of 9 in class.
Verified Aug 31, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest dust collectors: Oneida Dust Deputy 2.5 Deluxe Kit (5-Gallon) — $139.99
Is the Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) a good buy?
At $250, the Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) is #2 cheapest of the 12 dust collectors we track, where the median is $750. On the spec sheet, its filtration micron of 5 is the highest of the 10, its airflow of 1550 CFM is above the median of the 10, and its motor power hp of 2 is above the median of the 10.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $249.99 Recurring Harbor Freight coupon/sale price (documented flyers 2021-2023 ranged $179.99-$249.99); the live item page did not render product content for automated price confirmation on the access date |
|---|---|
| Brand | Central Machinery (Harbor Freight) |
| Released | — |
| Airflow (CFM) | 1550 |
| Static pressure (in) | — |
| Filtration micron | 5 |
| Motor power hp | 2 |
| Collection capacity cu (ft) | 9.36 |
| Inlet diameter (in) | — |
| Noise (dB) | — |
| Filter type | bag |
Source: harborfreight.com (read 2026-08-01) STALE · 2026-08-01 · corroborated by go.harborfreight.com (read 2026-08-01). harborfreight.com's main item page did not return renderable product content to the automated fetch tool (only site navigation), so specs and price were confirmed instead via Harbor Freight's own coupon-flyer subdomain (go.harborfreight.com), which states the same figures verbatim across multiple dated 2021-2023 flyers: 2HP 120V 20A motor, 1,550 CFM airflow, 70-gallon tank (converted to 9.36 cu ft), 5-micron upper filter bag over a translucent lower collection bag, four locking swivel casters. Inlet diameter and noise level were not found published in any source checked. Image omitted — no direct image file URL could be confirmed.
Is the Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) worth it vs cheaper dust collectors?
Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) against its closest cheaper and pricier dust collectors on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Airflow (CFM) | Filtration micron | Motor power hp | Collection capacity cu (ft) | Filter type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) this | $249.99 | 1550 | 5 | 2 | 9.36 | bag |
| Oneida Dust Deputy 2.5 Deluxe Kit (5-Gallon) | $139.99 | — | — | — | 0.67 | none — cyclone pre-separator, no filter media (pairs with the buyer's own wet/dry vacuum) |
| WEN DC1300 Dust Collector | $399.8 | 1300 | 5 | — | 6.68 | bag |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) cost?
The Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) has a US price of $249.99 (Recurring Harbor Freight coupon/sale price (documented flyers 2021-2023 ranged $179.99-$249.99); the live item page did not render product content for automated price confirmation on the access date), as of 2026-08-01.
How does the Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) compare on price?
At $250, the Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) is #2 cheapest of the 12 dust collectors we track, where the median is $750.
What are the Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869)'s key specs?
Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) (Central Machinery (Harbor Freight)): airflow cfm 1550, filtration micron 5, motor power hp 2, collection capacity cu ft 9.36, filter type bag. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.
Price of record: $249.99 at harborfreight.com, 2026-08-31. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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